Meaning of keystrip | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.
2. A row of pushbuttons.
3. The strip of wood immediately below and in front of the keys of a piano.
4. A long thin piece of material that serves to operate a lock.

Examples

“A keystrip, summarising the uses of the red keys, completes the package.”

“Figure 47 illustrates a type KS-1 keystrip and figure 48 shows a type KS-2 keystrip. Flat-nose pliers or a similar tool can be made to make the adjustments to the keystrips.”

“The wiring to each pushbutton of a keystrip is accomplished by a color-coded plug-socket arrangement.”

“Some time ago the author of this article had the privilege of examinging the keystrip of a piano, sent in by one of the piano companies, which showed a peculiar condition of chipping of the varnish, after the piano had been in service for some time.”

“Control panel can either clip onto the keystrip of your piano or be held by the carrying case of the unit.”

“Convertible case acts as both carrying case and stand for controls (when not clipped to keystrip).”

“He froze a moment there, keystrip already against the contact plate, hesitant to go on.”

“You'll need your keystrip to reenter.”

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